Synthesis 2010(5): 807-810  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1218603
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Stereospecific Total Synthesis of (+)-Davana Acid, (+)-Nordavanone and (+)-Davanone

Gowravaram Sabitha*, M. Nagendra Prasad, M. Bhikshapathi, J. S. Yadav
Organic Division I, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500 007, India
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Received 4 November 2009
Publication Date:
11 December 2009 (online)

Abstract

A short, total synthesis of (+)-davana acid, (+)-nordavanone and (+)-davanone, which are principle components of davana oil, is described. The notable features are the use of the Evans syn aldol reaction and cyclic ether formation by an intramolecular SN2 displacement reaction as key steps.